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Galway gets yet another weather warning

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Galway Daily news No let up to rain with further weather warning for thunderstorms

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for rain in Galway which will come into effect this afternoon.

The warning will be in place from 4.00pm today until 12.00pm tomorrow, and will affect seven counties along the west and south coasts.

The weather experts say that spells of heavy rain will move from the West, giving 25 to 40 mm of rain and a risk of localised flooding.

The southwest will be the worst affected, as well as mountainous areas, but the warning will also apply to Clare, Cork, Kerry, Mayo, Waterford, and Wicklow.

Stay up to date with the latest weather warnings and forecasts on Galway Daily.

Would Gaming Industry Top 159B Revenue in 2020

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galway daily news gaming

The Industry that thrives during a pandemic

With lockdown having eased, the online gaming traffic has not. How come we have entered a recession but the online gaming industry has boosted in its numbers?

The increased traffic online in the gaming sector has to do with employees being encouraged to work remotely. Zoom meetings where your camera can be enabled and no managers hovering over your desk, people are able to dabble between work and entertainment. 

It’s surprising that sporting events are being kept to minimal but their numbers have increased. That can be because people can now join in on their favourite esports channel or gaming website without interruptions. 

Experts are saying that because esports heavily rely on live sport, that their numbers soar when they get the chance to air a sporting event. As people still can’t engage in sports the same way as before to minimize the COVID-19 outbreak, watching it online is the way forward. 

Mobile Gaming Sector Boosts as we face a recession

Since the World Health Organisation stated that coronavirus has in fact affected nearly every single country, travel restrictions were put in place. To avoid the virus from spreading, businesses have had to abruptly shut and adapt to the online world.

Even though many industries felt the impact of the pandemic, there are some that have been thriving. According to the infographic bestcasinosites.net one such thriving industry during 2020 is the gaming industry which has seen an increase in revenue and activity. 

Due to high demand, the mobile gaming industry has become more adaptable. People are able to not only work from their smartphones and tablets but also entertain themselves at the same time. It seems that the need for hardware is lessening as businesses have proved to work more efficiently through mobile phones and tablets. 

Online Gaming Businesses are Earning Billions 

According to Tom Wijman, senior market analyst, the global gaming market is one of the thriving industry during lockdown. The online industry has an impressive growth of 9.3% since 2019. There’s no doubt that this industry will continue to boost their revenue if people continue to work remotely. 

There will always be a demand for entertainment, especially during challenging times such as our coronavirus pandemic. People need to get away and forget that COVID-19 is amongst us. The online gaming market provides the fun that society needs. 

As our homes grow into nurseries and offices, playing our favourite game or watching our favourite sport online gives us that sense of being somewhere else.

Our Future and the Online Gaming Industry

Has the online world changed us? Society is earning for closeness more than ever. This has made us humbler and more empathetic. People are helping their neighbours when needed. We are able to spend more time with our families. 

As difficult as lockdown was for many, we’re realising that staying at home has had its benefits. We’re able to see our loved ones on a daily basis. Our children get to see their parents more often. 

Time is something you can never get back and coronavirus has given us that. Time to laugh together, time to smile together and time to play our favourite online games together. We’re in this together, so let’s continue to stick together. 

Who knows, VR eSports might bring us closer to sports in the future, by experiencing it in your own living room. 

Coronavirus: Alarm as hundreds congregate drinking in Galway city

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Galway daily news COVID-19 cases more than double at UHG

Galway’s colleges and An Garda Síochána must address the large number of students congregating due to the risk of spreading COVID-19 it poses, as many voices have raised alarm at scenes from Galway City on Monday night.

Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council James Charity said that large numbers of students congregated on Monday night to celebrate ‘freshers week’ as colleges resumed.

“Over the last few days, we’ve been trying to enforce the message that steps need to be taken locally to reduce social contacts and assist in preventing a potential move to Level 3 restrictions,” Cllr Charity said.

“The scenes tonight are very disappointing and could potentially have ramifications across County Galway.”

Galway is currently one of several counties under close observation by NPHET amid an alarming rise in the number of COVID-19 cases daily.

There were 21 cases of COVID-19 in Galway notified yesterday, the fourth highest level in the country, behind Dublin, Cork, and Donegal.

Speaking on Monday, Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer said that everyone to adhere to public health advice, but “particularly those living and working” in Cork, Galway, Monaghan and Roscommon.

There has been concern raised that it case numbers are not brought under control, Galway could join Dublin and Donegal at Level 3 lockdown restrictions.

“This is crucial as we all collectively fight Covid-19 and act in the best interests of society and our County.”

There were many other voices condemning the large numbers of students gathered at the Spanish Arch and Claddagh Basin on Monday night.

City Councillor Owen Hanley said that anyone who broke COVID-19 restrictions should be ashamed of themselves.

“Not only are you putting the whole city at risk but you are sacrificing the experience of the next entire college year for your class mates and yourselves.”

Councillor Eddie Hoare commented morosely that Level 3 restrictions could be expected by the end of the week with scenes like these.

Mayor of Galway City Mike Cubbard described the scenes as “absolute madness”, with more than 300 people gathered.

“Thanks to the guards who went and cleared the area but this is the very reason why Galway is likely to be placed on level 3 come Friday.”

Mayor Cubbard and Councillor Charity have both said that they will be seeking an emergency meeting with management of NUIG, GMIT, and An Garda Síochána to see how these scenes can be avoided in the future.

“I am asking the heads of GMIT and NUIG, as well as the Chief Superintendent, to meet with me in order to examine measures to ensure we don’t see a repeat of this evenings events in Galway,” James Charity said.

Marginal decline in Pandemic Unemployment figures in Galway

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Galway Daily news Details announced for reopened Pandemic Unemployment scheme

The number of people receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payments in Galway only slightly declined this week, even as the national total rose sharply.

There are 10,469 people in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment in Galway today, only 65 fewer than last week.

Nationwide, the total number on the scheme climbed by over 10,000 in the past week to 217,142 people.

Almost all of this growth was located in Dublin, which has been under Level 3 restrictions, though Donegal, which also entered Level 3 in the past week, also saw its numbers climb by 126 to 5,949 people.

Meath, where a large number of residents work in Dublin, was the only other with a significant increase of 246 people.

Minister Heather Humphreys said that it is “not surprising” to see this increase considering the additional restrictions imposed in Dublin.

“The Government wanted to ensure that this safety net remained in place in the event that counties would face further restrictions.”

“That’s why a decision was taken to extend PUP into next year and, more importantly, keep it open to new entrants.”

Sinn Féin has recently called for the Pandemic Unemployment Scheme to be restored to its full original payment levels due to the possibility that more counties or local areas will have restrictions imposed in the coming weeks.

Galway is one of four counties whose COVID-19 numbers are being closely monitored by NPHET Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said, though there are currently no plans to announce additional restrictions

Despite the overall increase, with 19,000 new applications for the scheme in the past week, there were a further 8,690 people who closed their claim for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.

Of those 6,309 reported that they were returning to work. 393 of the people closing their accounts as of this week are in Galway.

Minister Humphrey said “The next couple of weeks are crucial. If people follow the advice of NPHET, reduce their contacts and maintain social distancing, we can suppress this virus, protect jobs and most importantly of all, protect lives.”

Coronavirus: 390 new COVID-19 cases, 21 in Galway

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Galway Daily news Galway hospitals see COVID cases double in recent weeks

Health officials have confirmed there have been an additional 390 cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland, but no further deaths have been reported.

This increase takes the total number of cases in the State to 35,377, while there have been 1,802 Covid related deaths.

Twenty-one of the new COVID-19 cases are in Galway, and over half of the additional cases are in Dublin.

Of the new cases, 66% are under 45 years of age. 36% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case.

Speaking this evening, Dr Ronan Glynn asked everyone, but particularly those living and working in Galway, Cork, Monaghan and Roscommon, to adhere to the public health advice.

“There is still time to get the virus back under control in these areas, break the chains of transmission and stop the spread of this highly infectious disease in these communities,” he said.

Loughrea LEA has the highest 14 day incidence of the coronavirus in County Galway, while Conamara North and South LEAs have both had fewer than five cases in the past 14 days.

There are currently 111 with the disease in Irish hospitals – 16 of whom are in ICU.

“We know the key actions to take to stay safe, by keeping a 2 metre distance, reducing your social contacts, wearing a face mask, covering coughs and sneezes and staying at home and contacting your GP if you start to feel unwell, you are doing everything you can to take care of yourself and those around you,” added Dr Glynn.

Job vacancy: Exciting office administrator opportunity in Galway

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Galway Daily business Galway based company Planet creating 100 jobs in Ireland

Someone with good customer service skills is needed to fill an exciting four month office administrator role in Galway. 

Key responsibilities:
  • Answering calls efficiently and dealing with any queries promptly
  • Processing all sales orders into the internal system
  • Dealing with dispatch queries
  • Producing quotations as per the customer’s requests
  • Building and maintaining good relationships with customers
Key requirements:
  • At least two years administration and customer service experience
  • Excellent telephone skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, client facing environment

If you are interested in this role, please send your resume to mslevin@sigmar.ie or call 091 455 300.

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Bus Eireann ceasing multiple intercity routes serving Galway

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Galway Daily news Galway - Dublin Expressway bus service cancelled

Multiple Bus Eireann intercity Expressway routes serving Galway are being cancelled as the public transport operator is focusing on its city services.

Expressway intercity bus routes from Galway to Limerick and Dublin, among others around the count are being shut down due to challenges posed by COVID-19.

The full list of Expressway services closing includes those between Dublin and Cork, Dublin and Galway, and Dublin and Limerick, and the Dublin / Belfast service is to be suspended indefinitely.

No date has yet been set for the cancellation of these services, but it has been indicated that this will not result in jobs being cut.

The current Commercial Bus Operator emergency supports to the Cork, Limerick and Galway routes expire early next year, and the transport operator has said that changes are likely at that time.

Bus Eireann said that it has done this to “safeguard” the remaining 14 Expressway routes, and to meet the increased demand for city and commuter services.

The decision to cancel these intercity routes was taken following a Bus Eireann board meeting on Monday.

The X51 service from Galway to Limerick and the X1 service Dublin to Belfast have not been in receipt of emergency funding and services will formally cease on these routes over the next few months.

“We have an opportunity through the July stimulus measures for public transport to increase our Bus Éireann city services in Cork, Galway and Limerick, as well other services as in Louth and Meath under contract to the NTA,” said Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Kent.

This will require over 100 drivers he said, which will be achieved by “consolidating out Expressway network” and ceasing some of their less profitable routes.

Met Eireann issues weather warning for Galway

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Galway Daily weather Weather warning for heavy rain in Galway tonight

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for Galway, forecasting heavy rain on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

The alert has been issued for parts of the west, south, and east coasts in counties Wexford, Wicklow, Galway, Mayo, Cork, Kerry and Waterford.

“Heavy and at times intense rainfall with totals of 25 to 40mm expected,” Met Eireann said.

This rainfall may also result in localised flooding.

However it is predicted that rain will clear in the west by early Wednesday morning.

The weather warning will be in force from 9pm on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday.

A marine weather warning for small craft has also been issued for tje Atlantic Coast on Tuesday.

South to southwest winds on Tuesday morning and afternoon will reach force 6 or higher on Irish Coasts from Mizen Head to Slyne Head to Malin Head.

Great start to the season for Brighton player from Galway

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The English Premier League is well underway, with most teams having completed two games. It’s been a great start for five teams: Leicester City, Everton, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace, who have all managed a two-for-two record so far. 

Sitting eighth in the table is Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, a team that spends most of its time fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League. 

Relegation is a popular futures betting market for Premier League fans as it offers an interesting alternative to choosing the most successful clubs. Many bookmakers, including Betfred, the sister company of Totesport, let fans bet on a single club and pay out no matter which relegation spot they finish in. 

After a good start to the season, Brighton look strong and likely to stay in the Premier League for another year. Although they lost 3-1 against Chelsea in their first game, they managed to pull off a stunning 3-0 victory over Newcastle United on 20th September, despite having Yves Bissouma sent off towards the end of the game. 

Contributing to this victory was Aaron Connolly, who scored the club’s third goal of the game in the final few minutes. 

Galway Talent

Connolly, who is originally from Galway, was born in Oranmore and played in local clubs including Mervue United before he signed for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2016. He made his first appearance for the club during an EFL Cup game against Barnet in August of 2017, in which Brighton emerged victorious. After this performance, his contract was extended until the end of January 2019. 

Connolly then spent several months on loan at Luton Town, a club in the EFL League One. He made only two appearances during this time due to an injury.

Things picked up for him last season though. He returned to Brighton & Hove for the start of the 2019-20 season and made his first goal for the senior team in an away game against Bristol Rovers in the EFL Cup at the end of August.

A few days later, he made his Premier League debut, replacing the Frenchman Neal Maupay in the 66th minute against Manchester City. 

By October, Connolly had begun appearing in starting lineups for the club and scored two goals in a 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. For his efforts, he was awarded the Man of the Match award, which was presented to him by fellow Brighton and Hove player, Aaron Mooy.

After the game, Connolly described it as a “dream come true” to be playing and scoring in the Premier League after spending most of his life watching matches. 

His humble approach and quiet demeanor have helped Connolly to win over many fans and earn a lot of respect in his team and throughout the footballing community. 

While the rest of the season was a little quiet for him after a painful ankle injury, he managed to score the third goal in the club’s final game of the season, finishing his debut year in the Premier League with 3 goals from 24 appearances. 

 

Starting As He Means to Go On

With the 2020-21 Premier League Season now underway, Connolly continues to feature prominently within the team. While he didn’t appear in the starting lineup for Brighton and Hove’s first game against Chelsea, he was substituted at half time, replacing Adam Lallana. 

A week later, in their game against Newcastle, Connolly made his first Premier League start of the season. He played a full 90 minutes, before being substituted for stoppage time.

His 83rd minute goal was a curled shot from just inside the box that breezed past Newcastle’s keeper, Kal Darlow, to go into the far corner, amazing viewers from all over.

With such an explosive start to the season for the Galway striker, expect to see more Premier League starts and goals from Connolly for the rest of the year. It seems he’s just warming up and actually has a lot more potential to make the entire city of Galway proud. 

 

NUIG research seeks to record life-decision making experiences of young people with a disability

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Galway Daily news NUIG research seeks to record life-decision making experiences of young people with a disability

New research at NUI Galway is seeking to better understand the experiences of young people with a disability when it comes to exercising their right to make their own life decisions.

It’s My Life! is seeking to recruit people aged 15 to 20 with a physical, sensory, intellectual or learning disability, neurodiversity or those with experience of the mental health system.

The researcher would like young people with disabilities to answer questions about a good experience of decision making as well as a bad experience of decision making, or a time they didn’t feel listened to and what helps them to make decisions.

Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which was ratified by Ireland in 2018, says that states must recognise that people with a disability have the same legal rights and capacity as others.

States must also provide supports to assist them in exercising their legal capacity, and that measures relating to the exercise of legal capacity must “respect the rights, will and preferences of the person”.

Ireland will have to submit a report to the UN Committee monitoring compliance with the Convention in the coming year.

It’s My Life! is being undertaken by PhD candidate Clíona de Bhailís from NUIG’s Centre for Disability Law and Policy.

She would like young people with disabilities to answer questions about a good experience of decision making as well as a bad experience of decision making, or a time they didn’t feel listened to and what helps them to make decisions.

“Decision making for adults with disabilities has come under increased focus in recent years with a number of very important research projects and law reform initiatives taking place,” Ms de Bhailís said.

But decision making skills don’t “magically appear” when someone turns 18, she added. Rather they develop over time when people are given the opportunity to make their own decisions.

“Young people should have a say on issues that affect them and this project is designed to hear directly from young people with disabilities about their experiences.”

It is hoped that better understanding how young people make use of existing supports can influence policy and law on the subject.

“It should also help to look at how we might apply the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act to people at a younger age in the future.”

The format of the project has been changed in light of COVID-19 so that young people can now carry out the survey online.

Galway’s COVID-19 figures among four counties being closely monitored by NPHET

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Galway Daily news COVID cases continue to rise at UHG

Galway is one of four counties which are being monitored closely over their COVID-19 numbers over the possibility of further lockdown restrictions.

Dublin and Donegal are currently at Level 3 of restrictions, while Galway and the rest of the country are at Level 2.

Yesterday there were 23 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Galway, and there have been more than 20 cases reported in three of the past five days.

However Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said that four counties, including Galway, are being watched closely by public health doctors.

Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week on Sunday, Minister Donnelly said that the virus’ r number i currently at around 1.5, meaning the virus is growing.

Public health officials are urging people to halve their number of social contacts this week Minister Donnelly said.

When it comes to the possibility of further restrictions on other counties than Dublin and Donegal, NPHET will consider a wide variety of factors, including not just the number of cases, but where those cases are coming from.

Minister Donnelly said there are “currently no plans for NPHET to call an emergency meeting this week”, before their scheduled meeting on Thursday.

But he added that “There are four counties which are being looked at very closely. They are Cork, Galway, Louth and my own county of Wicklow.”

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn has said there is “no room for complacency” if we want to stop the virus circulating in the community.

Mains repairs to disrupt traffic and water on the Curraghline today

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Galway Daily news Water outages in Moycullen

Mains repair works on the Curraghline may cause water outages and traffic disruptions in the area today.

Irish Water has said that homes and businesses in Curraghline and Carrowbrowne may experience water supply disruptions until later this afternoon.

Works are scheduled to take place from 9am to 4pm on Monday.

A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works.

People who experience water outages or disruptions are advised that it may take 2 – 3 hours after work is completed for their full supply to be restored.

Updates can be found on Irish Water’s Supply and Service website page.

Coronavirus: No deaths, 23 new Galway cases today

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Galway Daily news 25 percent drop in COVID cases in Galway hospitals

There have been 430 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 notified today, but no additional deaths due to the coronavirus reported.

The cumulative total number of cases in the Republic of Ireland now stands at 34,990 confirmed cases, and the pandemic has claimed 1,802 lives.

Of the cases reported today, 23 are in Galway, the same amount as in Donegal, and behind Dublin (212), and Cork (54).

There are currently 108 coronavirus cases in hospital around the country, out of which 18 are in the Intensive Care Unit.

The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

“As we start into this new week, I am asking every household across the country to sit together this evening and make a plan to reduce the number of people you meet this week,” said Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer.

“We have absolutely no room for complacency. If every person, family, workplace and organisation does not play their part the situation will continue to deteriorate.”

Of the cases notified today:

  • 222 are men and 208 are women
  • 72% are under 45 years of age
  • 40% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
  • 59 cases have been identified as community transmission
  • 212 cases are in Dublin, 54 in Cork, 23 in Donegal, 23 in Galway, 16 in Louth, 15 in Monaghan, 12 in Clare, 12 in Meath, 9 in Cavan, 8 in Roscommon, 7 in Wicklow, 6 in Limerick, 5 in Kildare, 5 in Tipperary with the remaining 23 cases in 9 counties

The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of the disease in the community.

Plans submitted for 22 houses in Oughterard

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Galway daily news Knocknacarra social housing

Plans have been submitted to the county council for a residential estate in Oughterard consisting of 22 houses.

Hyman Properties is seeking planning permission for the construction of 11 two-bed houses, 8 three-bed houses, and 3 four-bed houses at Kilcummin, Oughterard.

The 0.69Ha site of the proposed development is currently an undeveloped brownfield location, with existing residential develops to the north and west, and agricultural land to the south and east.

There have been five objections submitted to the county council from local residents, raising multiple concerns with the plans.

Locals are concerned that it will result in a significant increase in traffic through the Kilcummin Field estate, which could pose a road safety hazard for children.

Objections have also been raised to the portion of the planning application which states that two “unused” tanks will be removed as part of this development.

Multiple submissions have stated that those tanks are in fact in use as part of the private wastewater treatment system for Kilcummin Field, as the estate is not connected to the town’s wastewater system.

Galway County Council is due to make a decision on this planning application by November 5.

Galway TD calls for full restoration of Pandemic Unemployment Payment

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Galway Daily news Galway TD calls for full restoration of Pandemic Unemployment Payment

A Galway TD has called for the full restoration of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment to its earlier levels amid the prospect of a return to lockdown.

Donegal and Dublin are both currently at Level 3 restrictions in the government’s Plan for Living with COVID-19, while the rest of the country is at Level 2.

However, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer, have both said that additional restrictions could be imposed on other counties, including Galway, as case numbers rise.

Galway-Roscommon TD Claire Kerrane said that “vital income supports” must continue as people face the possibility of further lockdown restrictions, and that the Pandemic Unemployment Payment needs to go back to its old level of €350 a week.

“Many will have only just returned to work in recent days and are now facing the prospect of unemployment again.”

“This will cause huge stress and uncertainty at a time when so many people are already struggling financially.”

“As other counties face the prospect of similar restrictions as Donegal, workers across the state need clarity about what financial supports will be available to them.”

She said that cuts to the pandemic unemployment payments need to be reversed, and the scheme restored to its earlier level.

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment initially paid €350 a week to those who had lost their jobs due to COVID-19.

However, as of last week there are now three bands to the scheme, paying €300, €250, or €203 a week based on your prior income.

There were 10,534 people in Galway on the PUP scheme this week, out of 209,941 recipients nationwide.

“Sinn Féin have been calling for the PUP to remain at the previous level of €350 per week, until the end of this year at the very least.”

Kerrane also said that some businesses which have had high turnover in July and August have subsequently lost access to financial supports, and that this must be corrected.

“Workers and businesses deserve clarity and support as they face these hugely challenging circumstances. The Government needs to act decisively now.”

Discover the Ocean your way with Galway Atlantaquaria

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Galway Daily education Discover the Ocean your way with Galway Aquarium

Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium, is an incredible way to take in all the marine life of Ireland’s rivers, lakes, and the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

Stunningly located in Salthill, where it overlooks Galway Bay, and within walking distance of a wealth of local beaches, parks, restaurants, the promenade and more, the Atlantaquarium is an unmissable part of the seaside experience in Galway.

Enjoy the Self-Guided Experience, and explore the ocean your way, getting right up close to the many native species in vibrant exhibits and displays.

See a host of species, including; Seahorses, Bass, Crabs, Spidercrabs, Ling, Wreckish and Colourful Wrasse over two floors of exhibits brought together under one roof.

Ga;lway

The aquarium’s many features include innovative, cultural and heritage exhibits that connect visitors with our past, present and future understanding of life under the sea.

These include a great mix of artefacts such as a large 60 foot Fin Whale skeleton, Large Hy-Brasil boat and Red Deer Antlers.

Along with appreciating the abundance of marine life, the aquarium also prominently features many educational exhibits, designed to inform visitors on threats to the oceans in our care, such as marine litter and plastic pollution.

Visitors can improve their ocean literacy through a multimedia mix of signage, video, modern and historic exhibits.

The aquarium team have carefully curated these exhibits to present a comprehensive view of the world of water, through clear and interesting displays, with their friendly and helpful staff always prepared to assist visitors.

A dedicated Education Team at the Aquarium ensures that students of all ages at Pre-School, Primary, Secondary and Third Level can get the most out of this incredible resource.

The Aquarium hosts both School Tours and classes, which cover a wide array of topics across Ireland’s marine and freshwater environments, including Biodiversity, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Care and Ecology Investigations.

Discover the Ocean your way with Galway Aquarium

Galway Atlantaquaria is fully accredited with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), so visitors can be assured they are seeing the very best professional standards in Animal Welfare, Education, Conservation, and Practice.

The Aquarium also supports Fáilte Ireland’s Local Experts Programme, and loves sharing the very best of the Wild Atlantic Way through its WAW Champions Training.

If you’re interested in exploring the amazing bounty of life in Irish waters, and want to learn 

Check the aquarium out online at nationalaquarium.ie, or get in touch for more information about classes, tours, and events at 091 585 100 or by emailing info@nationalaquarium.ie.

With COVID-19 guidelines on social distancing in place, it is important to book your timeslot ahead of coming by, or gift a visit to a friend so they and their family can enjoy a day out.

For the latest updates on new and upcoming events and exhibitions, follow Galway Atlantaquarium on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Coronavirus: County Cathaoirleach asks people to “double down” in order to avoid Level 3 restrictions

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Galway Daily news Deadline extended for Cathaoirleach's Community Awards nominations

Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council James Charity is asking people to “double down” on the efforts they have made to suppress the coronavirus in order to avoid Galway having to go to Level 3 restrictions.

Galway is currently at Level 2 of restrictions to control the coronavirus pandemic, but concerns have been raised that this could escalate due to rising case numbers.

Currently, Dublin and Donegal are at Level 3 restrictions, but both Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn have said that greater restrictions could be imposed on other counties, including Galway.

“The significant additional restrictions that this would bring to our county is a cause of great concern to all of us,” Cllr James Charity has said.

“But we are of the shared view that first and foremost must be the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our citizens across this county, and indeed, beyond.”

“Great sacrifices have been made by all of you over the last months as we have collectively tried to curb this virus.”

“But, as Galway stands on the precipice of a move towards level 3 and the additional restrictions that would entail, I’m joining with my colleagues across the county council to ask you to take fresh steps over the coming days to limit your social contacts where possible.”

“I’m also restating at this point the importance of social distancing, keeping two metres apart where possible, observing good hand hygiene and etiquette, and indeed wearing face masks in public places.”

“Many of you are doing this, and indeed doing more in your collective efforts to avoid COVID-19.”

“For this we thank you, and we ask you to double down on those efforts, and make sure that we avoid this potential move to Level 3.”

Coronavirus: 5 deaths and 248 new COVID-19 cases

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Galway Daily news Galway hospitals see COVID cases double in recent weeks

There have been five deaths related to COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today, along with 248 additional confirmed cases.

There have now been a total of 34,560 confirmed cases in the country, and the death toll in the pandemic has risen to 1,802 people.

Validation of data at the HPSC led to the denotification of 3 confirmed cases, which is reflected in the national total.

It is not known if any of the cases notified today are in Galway, but the county was not listed among the 11 counties which had five or more cases today.

The Taoiseach warned on Friday that additional restrictions could be imposed on urban areas, including Galway, if case numbers continued to rise.

The latest county breakdown, which includes the 21 cases here notified on Friday, shows there have been a total of 675 cases in Galway city and county.

Almost half of today’s cases are in Dublin, where 104 have been confirmed, with Donegal the next worst hit at 37 cases. These two counties are currently at Level 3 restrictions while the rest of the country is at Level 2.

The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.

The COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date information on the key indicators of COVID-19 in the community.

Of the cases notified today:

  • 132 are men and 115 are women
  • 67% are under 45 years of age
  • 36% are confirmed to be associated with outbreaks or are close contacts of a confirmed case
  • 36 cases have been identified as community transmission
  • 104 are in Dublin, 37 in Donegal, 36 in Cork, 8 in Kildare, 8 in Westmeath, 6 in Kilkenny, 6 in Laois, 6 in Offaly, 5 in Longford, 5 in Monaghan, 5 in Wexford, and the remaining 22 cases are in 11 other counties

Bungalow boasts stunning interior and immaculate gardens

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Galway Daily property Bungalow boasts stunning interior and immaculate gardens

This immaculate bungalow in one of the most picturesque areas on the outskirts of Galway City is ready for a family to move at a moment’s notice.

With a stunningly furnished and spacious interior, and impeccably maintained grounds, this property has been kept in incredible, turn-key condition.

O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers are offering this three bedroom bungalow at 8 Ashdown, Circular Road, Bushypark for sale by Private Treaty.

The timber floored entrance entrance hall leads to the living area of the house on one side, consisting of the kitchen, dining room, living room, and sunroom, with the three bedrooms and main bathroom located on the other side of the building.

Bungalow boasts stunning interior and immaculate gardens

The living room is the centrepiece of the house, elegantly furnished in a manner fit for a lordly estate, with a stained glass window, a marble framed fireplace fit with a stove, and decorative ceiling coving.

A large window bay floods the room with light, and provides a lovely spot to catch the sun while relaxing.

The sun room also provides a great spot to relax or entertain guests on bright days. This is just off the main dining room, which also connects to the living room.

The kitchen is fully fitted with modern appliances and storage units, and also features a sun trap looking out over the grounds as a pleasant location for more casual dining.

This house has three bedrooms, all with warm carpeted floors, lots of light, and ample storage space in fitted wardrobes. 

Two of these are double rooms, and once is a twin-bed room, but all are spacious enough for a double bed. The Master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with its own shower.

The main bathroom is fully tiled, and is outfitted with a bidet and bath & shower combination. 

The maintenance and refurbishments carried out over the years are evident in the high level of energy efficiency in this property, which has a quality C2 BER rating.

The property has plenty of room for a family with more than one car, with ample parking in the driveway and garage.

Bungalow boasts stunning interior and immaculate gardens

If the garage is surplus to your parking requirements, it would also provide any homeowner with the opportunity to expand the living area of this already spacious house.

The rest of the property’s grounds are just as stunning as the interior, with beautiful flower beds and hedging, and vine covered stone walls which, along with the tiered shape of the landscape, ensure the homeowner’s privacy. 

And during the summer, on those days when the sun makes itself available in Galway, the patio area outside the sun room is the perfect place to catch some rays in the fresh air.

The location in Bushypark is ideal for a family, outside the noise and traffic of the city, but within easy reach of all its amenities.

It is also close to local schools and NUI Galway, as well as amenities such as Dangan Park Sports Grounds, or the River Corrib walk.

The asking price for this bungalow is €465,000. To see more, check it out at: myhome.ie/residential/brochure/8-ashdown-circular-road-bushypark-galway-city/4452302

To enquire about this property or arrange a viewing, contact O’Donnellan & Joyce at 091-564212 between Monday and Friday, 9am – 5:30pm.

NUIG develops ‘JediGlove’ to help people with sight problems sense objects

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NUIG develops 'JediGlove' to help people with sight problems sense objects

Researchers at NUI Galway has developed a new bit of technology they call the JediGlove to help people with a visual impairment find things with their hands.

This bit of wearable medical technology uses echolocation and vibrating sensors in the glove to let people sense objects in their path.

It sends micro-vibrations through the users’ fingers and thumb proportional to an object’s distance, helping people to gauge where an object is.

“We have nicknamed the device the JediGlove because it lets someone who is visually impaired ‘feel the force’ of objects in their environment,” said Derek O’Keeffe, Professor of Medical Device Technology at NUIG.

This device has “significant potential” beyond just the medical application of helping people with sight problems. he said.

“Not only can it help people with visual impairment but it could also have applications for first responders in emergency situations, like firemen and rescue teams entering buildings and environments that may have low visibility.”

Professor O’Keeffe worked with Mouzzam Hussain, who is studying a Masters in Biomedical Engineering at NUI Galway, to develop the concept.

“The JediGlove has been an exciting project to be involved with,” he said, “putting patients’ needs first in a way that allows me to use my hardware and software skills to help them in their daily routines.”

“It is very gratifying to work on something that will directly benefit someone in such a unique and tangible way.”

Sinead Hanrahan, a patient with visual impairment, was one of the first to test the technology, and said the device works very well.

“There are so many technological solutions for other parts of my life but for mobility there’s only two options to help me be more independent – the cane and a guide dog.”

“I don’t have a guide dog yet and I don’t particularly like the cane so it is nice to think I could have other options to help with my mobility,” Sinead said, calling the device a “game changer” that can reduce her need to rely on other people.

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